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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 137.73, 206.68 and 131.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 137.73, 206.68 and 131.93 is: 197.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    137.73 : 206.68 = 131.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    137.73/206.68 = 131.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    137.73x = 206.68 × 131.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    137.73x = 27,267.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,267.29/137.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197.98

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